Jacques Lemans watches – an Austrian watch brand

Jacques Lemans is an Austrian watch brand founded by Alfred Riedl in 1974 in St. Veit an der Glan in southern Austria. The name sounds French, but this is an Austrian family company making classic and fashionable watches for women and men. Our Jacques Lemans range is priced at around €80–480.

Jacques Lemans at a glance

The company has been family-owned from the beginning. Alfred Riedl still leads it, with family members also on the management team. The headquarters remain in St. Veit an der Glan, home to product development, marketing, logistics and quality control. According to the manufacturer, the watches are designed in Austria and sold in around 120 countries.

Jacques Lemans also makes jewellery. Many models are therefore accessories to complement jewellery and clothing, rather than technical tools.

Collections: cities, ceramics and sunshine

Many Jacques Lemans series are named after cities, including London, Liverpool, Derby, Dublin, York, Milano and Rome. There are also several themed collections:

• High-Tech Ceramic – watches featuring ceramic. Ceramic is a hard, scratch-resistant material.
• Eco Power Solar – solar-powered watches that run on daylight and indoor light, without regular battery changes. Depending on the model, the strap or dial features AppleSkin (vegan leather made from apple industry waste), wood or mother-of-pearl.
• Football watches – separate collections are themed around the UEFA Champions League and Borussia Dortmund.

More expensive models: materials make the difference

Most Jacques Lemans watches are quartz watches with leather straps or metal bracelets. For more expensive models, pay attention to the materials. For example, according to the manufacturer, one Dublin women’s watch (1-1940F) has sapphire crystal, a stainless steel case and a steel and ceramic bracelet. Sapphire crystal is more scratch-resistant than ordinary mineral crystal, helping the watch look new for longer.

Exact specifications, including case size, crystal, strap and water resistance, are listed under ‘Technical information’ on each watch’s product page.

Jacques Lemans women’s watches

The women’s watches below measure 36–38 mm. That is on the larger side for a women’s watch, making it noticeable on the wrist and easy to read. A few examples:

• Jacques Lemans 1-1997F – 36 mm, suitable for everyday wear and the office.
• Jacques Lemans 1-2050I – 37 mm.
• Jacques Lemans 1-1850J – 38 mm, the largest of the three.

If you wear a lot of gold or silver jewellery, choose a watch in the same tone. A leather strap looks warmer and more relaxed; a metal bracelet looks dressier.

Jacques Lemans men’s watches

The men’s range extends from small classics to large watches measuring over 45 mm. A few examples:

• Jacques Lemans N-215.1ZJ – 38 mm, small and classic, also well suited to slimmer wrists.
• Jacques Lemans 1-1654I – 40 mm, a versatile size for most wrists.
• Jacques Lemans 1-1943A – 42 mm.
• Jacques Lemans 1-1739B – 46 mm, a large watch for those who like it to be immediately noticeable.

If you are unsure which size suits you, read our guide to choosing watch size and strap length.

What to wear with a Jacques Lemans watch

Before choosing, think about where you will wear your watch most. A few rules of thumb:

• At the office and with a suit a thinner watch with a light or dark blue dial and leather strap works best. The strap colour should match your shoes and belt.
• With jeans and a jumper a metal bracelet or a larger sporty case works well. Here, the watch can be larger and bolder.
• For evenings and formal events a gold- or rose-gold-tone watch matching the jewellery is a good choice for women. If you already wear several bracelets, choose a simpler watch to avoid overcrowding your wrist.
• Alternating between two watches – if you wear a watch every day, it makes sense to own one with a metal bracelet and one with a leather strap. This gives you something for every situation.

Among the women’s watches, also consider Jacques Lemans LP-126H.

Who is Jacques Lemans for?

• Those who want a classic watch from a European brand without a luxury price tag.
• As a gift: similar styles are available for women and men, making matching gifts for a couple possible.
• Those who prefer a simple, smart look suitable for work and evening events alike.

You can see all models on the Jacques Lemans brand page. We are an authorised Jacques Lemans retailer. All watches come with a 2-year warranty and a 14-day right of return. We deliver to parcel lockers (SmartPost, Omniva, DPD), with free delivery on orders of €50 or more.